John Ashcroft has worked tirelessly to help make our country
safer. During his four years at the Department of Justice, John has
transformed the Department to make combating terrorism the top
priority, including making sure our law enforcement officials have the
tools they need to disrupt and prevent attacks. In doing so, he has
made sure that the rights of Americans are respected and protected.

I applaud his efforts to prevent crime, vigorously enforce our
civil rights laws, crack down on corporate wrongdoing, protect the
rights of victims and those with disabilities, reduce crimes committed
with guns, and stop human trafficking. I appreciate his work to fight
Internet pornography. I am grateful for his advice on judicial
nominations and his efforts to ensure that my judicial nominees receive
fair hearings and timely votes.

John has served our Nation with honor, distinction, and integrity.
I appreciate his service and wish him and Janet all the best.